City of Louisville , Colorado
2017 Cultural Arts
Master Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Background ................................................................................................................................................... 2
History of Louisville Arts and Culture........................................................................................................ 3
Regional Context ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Process .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Research Findings ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Facilities .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Public Art ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Marketing .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Professional Development ........................................................................................................................ 8
Special Events ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Education and Outreach ........................................................................................................................... 9
The Plan......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Strategies and Action Items .................................................................................................................... 10
Goal 1: Expand visual arts, performing arts, cultural history, natural history and natural sciences .. 10
Goal 2: Provide diverse and engaging cultural activities in the City ................................................... 10
Goal 3: Foster Louisville’s creative industries ..................................................................................... 11
Goal 4: Strengthen the quality of life and small town character of Louisville .................................... 11
Goal 5: Enhance Louisville’s Identity as a vibrant cultural destination .............................................. 12
Acknowledgements..................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendices.................................................................................................................................................. 14
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City of Louisville
Cultural Arts Master Plan
The City promotes the public and private advancement of the arts and culture to strengthen the quality
of life and small town character of Louisville by encouraging the development of a City-wide Arts and
Cultural Master Plan aimed at integrating the arts, culture and humanities with urban design, economic
development, education and other community development initiatives.
--City of Louisville Comprehensive Plan PRINCIPLE CS-6
Introduction
The City of Louisville has embraced our national reputation as a highly desirable community with smalltown charm. Arts and cultural opportunities help to create that sense of community and are vital to
maintaining the character of the City. This Cultural Arts Master Plan (CAMP) was created to explore the
current state of arts and cultural opportunities in the City of Louisville and lay out a common vision for
leveraging arts and cultural opportunities for the benefit of the City.
The development of Louisville’s CAMP began with a comprehensive study of current arts and cultural
opportunities in Louisville. The CAMP identifies current partners who help create and promote arts and
culture in Louisville including non-profit organizations, individual artists, businesses and the City of
Louisville. It also addresses the strengths and challenges of available facilities and other artistic
resources in the Louisville community.
This Cultural Arts Master Plan outlines a shared long-term vision for the role of arts and culture in the
Louisville community and establishes clear goals and strategies for achieving those goals. This shared
vision is a tool for guiding the community as they work to advance Louisville’s reputation as a vibrant
cultural destination. It also serves to inform and guide City leadership in budgetary and other decisions
that impact the quality and vitality of arts and culture in Louisville.
Background
Louisville, Colorado was incorporated in 1882 as a working class coal mining community. In recent years,
Louisville’s quaint, historic small town atmosphere and proximity to Boulder and the Rocky Mountains
has attracted great interest, making it a highly desirable and livable community. Since the 1990s,
housing prices have increased significantly as demand remains high in Louisville, Boulder County, and
the entire Front Range corridor. Louisville’s national reputation as an attractive location to live and work
grew throughout the 2000s as the City was recognized by multiple national magazines as a premiere city
to live and raise a family.
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In 2013 the City of Louisville created a new Comprehensive Plan, to “integrate and align governing
regulations, infrastructure investments and City services with community values, needs and Civic
priorities.” With regards to arts and culture, the plan laid out the City’s vision to formalize their
involvement with arts and culture by stating:
“The City promotes the public and private advancement of the arts and culture to strengthen the
quality of life and small town character of Louisville by encouraging the development of a Citywide Arts and Cultural Master Plan aimed at integrating the arts, culture and humanities with
urban design, economic development, education and other community development initiatives.”
--City of Louisville Comprehensive Plan PRINCIPLE CS-6 [Appendix 1]
This direction is in alignment with other communities in Boulder County and throughout the region who
have adopted Arts Master Plans in recent years including the City of Boulder (2015) Greeley (2013), Fort
Collins (2008), Brighton (2015) and Lakewood (2013).
History of Louisville Arts and Culture
Festivals and community celebrations have a long and beloved history in Louisville. The annual Fourth of
July Fireworks have been run by the City since the early 1900’s. The Labor Day Parade has been an
annual celebration since 1935. Since their inception, these important civic and cultural events have been
supported by the City, residents and local businesses.
In the early days of Louisville, performing and visual arts
remained largely informal. In 1973, the City of Louisville
converted the old schoolhouse at 801 Grant Ave into a
community center and began to make the space available
for arts activities. It was not until 1980 that a group of 10
Louisville visual artists came together and formed the
Louisville Art Association, which is generally considered
one of the first formal art organizations in Louisville. The
Louisville Historical Museum was established in 1986,
becoming the first dedicated cultural facility in Louisville.
In 1988, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District was
founded to provide funding to cultural organizations in the
Denver Metro area. The City of Louisville saw the potential
for funding through SCFD to enhance local arts and cultural
programming and formed the Arts and Humanities Council
in 1989. The Council (now referred to as the Louisville
Cultural Council) programs cultural events in Louisville and
advises City Council on matters related to art and culture
[Appendix 2].
Timeline of Louisville Art Organizations
1980 - The Louisville Arts Association
1986 - Louisville Historical Museum
1986 - Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts
1989 - Louisville Arts & Humanities Council
1990 - Coal Creek Theatre of Louisville
1990 - CenterStage Theater of Colorado
1997 - Mudslinger’s Studios
2004 – Danse Etoile Ballet
2007 - The Art Underground
2008 - Dana V. Music
Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s, new local arts
2009 – Louisville Art District
organizations continued to form, offering increased
opportunities for arts participation by residents and
visitors. Around the same time, downtown business
owners were struggling and looking for new opportunities to bring potential restaurant patrons and
retail shoppers to the downtown.
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In 2002, the Downtown Business Associations launched the Street Faire, a series of concerts held
downtown on summer Friday nights that were free and open to the public. The response was incredible,
drawing at first hundreds and later thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown. This success
supported the idea that arts events could be not only community building, but also an economic catalyst
for the City of Louisville.
In the wake of the successful Street Faires, new retail businesses began to locate in Louisville’s
downtown that were encouraged by the visibility the event provided. Among these important arts
anchors in downtown Louisville are Creative Framing Art Gallery, Walnut Gallery and Dana V Music. In
2009 a group of galleries and arts related businesses formed the Louisville Arts District and began
hosting a monthly First Friday Art Walk, which remains one of the most-recognized Louisville arts
activities by residents and visitors.
The City of Louisville has continued to invest in cultural resources in recent years. Renovations were
completed in the early 1990’s on the former schoolhouse at Memory Square Park to make the space
more suitable for performances and visual arts. The space was officially renamed the Louisville Center
for the Arts in 2013.The facility has a capacity of 110 and includes a 1,300 square foot multi-purpose
room, restrooms, kitchenette, lobby and storage space.
The City of Louisville also partnered with the Downtown Business Association to convert the former
Steinbaugh Hardware storage shed into what is now the Steinbaugh Pavilion on Front Street in 2003.
This created an ongoing space suited for public performances and community events.
Construction projects have also allowed for the placement of public art and performance including the
stage and Sculpture Garden in Community Park and places for future artwork in the Davidson Mesa
underpass. The City has also supported the Louisville Art District in the instillation of murals in the
downtown along the newly-named Via Artista alley.
In 2013, the City hired its first full-time staff member dedicated to cultural arts and special events, the
Cultural Arts and Special Events Coordinator.
Regional Context
Colorado is known as an area rich in the arts. In 2015, National Endowment for the Arts study found that
Colorado ranks fifth among all states for concentration of artists. The State ranks first in the nation in
per capita trips to concert halls, theatrical performances and museums [Appendix 3].
An important driving force behind Colorado’s national reputation as a state that supports creative
industries was the 1988 creation of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. This voter-approved
measure allocates a dedicated sales tax of 1/10th of 1% to fund cultural facilities through the sevencounty Denver, Colorado metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas
and Jefferson counties). In November 2016, voters approved the 3rd continuation of the earmarked SCFD
funding through 2030.
For many arts organizations in the region, SCFD funding makes up a significant portion of the
organization‘s overall budget, particularly the five major Denver-based Tier I institutions who each
receive $4.1 million-$8.7 million annually. Major funding also goes to organizations with a budget of
over $1.6 million annually who qualify for Tier II funding ranging $100k-$1.1 million annually.
The six Louisville-based organizations that received SCFD funding in 2016 did so through the Tier III
program, which distributes funds regionally by county. In 2016, Boulder County distributed $724,823
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among 75 organizations, with awards for Louisville organizations ranging from $1,778-$5,815. While this
is welcome funding, it is yet to have the transformative impact that neighboring communities like
Boulder and Lafayette have seen with the more substantial funding that goes to Tier II organizations.
Louisville has also not yet fully tapped potential funding SCFD provides for cultural history, natural
history and natural sciences programming.
Process
Within the 2013 Louisville Comprehensive Plan, the City Council recognized the impact cultural art
opportunities can have upon the physical, social, mental, educational, spiritual and economic health of a
community, and requested a formalized Cultural Arts Master Plan (CAMP). The Louisville Cultural
Council formed a Cultural Arts Master Plan subcommittee to spearhead the project along with the City’s
Cultural Arts and Special Events Coordinator.
A CAMP Steering Committee was formed in 2014 including representatives from the LCC CAMP
Subcommittee, Louisville Chamber of Commerce, Louisville Public Library, Louisville Arts Association,
Louisville Arts District, Coal Creek Theater, The Art Underground and other members of the local arts
community.
A series of public meetings were held on January 20, February 18, and March 16, 2015. At each session,
attendees were invited to respond to a series of questions regarding the state of the arts in Louisville.
Two online surveys were conducted to collect additional public opinion. The first was a general Art and
Cultural Events Survey that was distributed to residents [Appendix 4]. The second was an artist’s survey
designed to reveal the challenges faced by artists and arts organizations in the community [Appendix 5].
Surveys were actively promoted July 2015.
Surveys were made available to the public through the following methods:
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In-Person distribution of flyers with survey information
o Following summer 2015 Concerts in the Park
o Louisville Recreation Center on January 22, February 10 and 11, 2015
o Staff appearances at Louisville Art Association and Louisville Arts Districts meetings.
Online distribution
o Bi-monthly LCC eNewsletter email blasts
o Link on City webpage dedicated to the Cultural Arts Master Plan
o Email to Louisville Center for the Arts Resident Art Organizations
Mail
o Quarterly City Newsletter mailed to all Louisville households in Fall and Winter 2015
After compiling feedback from community surveys and feedback at public meetings, four main areas of
concern were found: Facilities, Marketing, Public Art and Professional Development Needs. An initial list
of goals and actions items of the Cultural Arts Master Plan was developed around these four focal areas
in December 2015.
Throughout 2016, the CAMP Steering Committee and City Staff conducted additional research and
developed a draft of the CAMP, which was presented at a City of Louisville City Council Study Session on
November 28, 2016. The plan was finalized in early 2017 and presented to City Council for formal
adoption on April 18, 2017.
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Research Findings
Community feedback cited two main cultural strengths of Louisville 1) the residents and 2) the physical
environment and layout of the City.
Louisville residents are viewed as active, engaged and creative. This dynamic resident base has a high
level of support for arts and cultural activities, festivals and recreational activities. The population is
educated and has a high level of public engagement in civic leadership.
The physical environment and layout of the City of Louisville were noted as an important cultural asset.
Louisville boasts a vibrant, historical downtown with a variety of restaurants, retail shops, businesses,
galleries and a local history museum all located in a compact, walkable area.
Surveys and public meetings also shed light on the public’s mixed feelings about Louisville’s overall arts
and culture reputation. Only 22% of respondents ranted Louisville’s reputation for art offerings as
“Excellent” while 58% gave a rating of “Fair” and 20% rated Louisville’s reputation as “Needs
Improvement.”
Research also revealed that while residents attend arts and cultural events in Louisville, they also travel
to a significant number of events in neighboring communities. Boulder ranked first as an arts destination
with Denver, Lafayette, Longmont, Broomfield and Arvada also receiving significant arts attendance
from Louisville residents.
Facilities
The limited number of arts venues was consistently noted as one of the community’s biggest challenges.
Local artists cited the need for additional rehearsal, studio and performance venues. Residents noted
interest in more and better facilities to attend events. The existing facilities in Louisville were discussed.
Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave: The LCA is beloved for its history, charm and ability to
host intimate gatherings. However, since the facility was not constructed as a performing arts center, it
presents significant challenges including:
• Capacity—80-person seating capacity limits types of productions possible and caps revenue.
• Facility— Seating, parking, signage, lighting and building visibility are not optimal for patron
ease, comfort and safety.
• Production—The building lacks the basic technical requirements for a performing arts venue
including adequate wiring, lighting grid, sound system and dressing rooms.
• Access—Four resident arts organizations fill the bulk of the annual scheduling calendar, creating
limited access for other arts organizations and private citizens. .
• Storage—Storage is very minimal and does not include space for storage of visual arts materials
or theatre sets and props.
Louisville Middle School Auditorium, 1341 Main St: Public meeting participants often cited the
auditorium as the community’s only viable performing arts venue, but noted the limited availability due
to: 1) Boulder Valley School District usage and 2) high facility rental costs. Many participants perceived
that the LMS Auditorium had been presented to voters as a public amenity and are disappointed by the
limited public accessibility.
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The City of Louisville Recreation Center, 900 Via Appia Way: Several multi-purpose rooms are suitable
for classes and rehearsals. However, availability is very limited due to heavy demands upon the facility.
Current expansion plans do not include dedicated space for the arts.
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street: The library provides rotating monthly gallery and
Makerspace. Additionally, the large meeting room (capacity 70) can host meetings and small events, but
all programs must be offered free of charge.
Louisville Historical Museum, 1001 Main Street: The museum is comprised of several small historic
buildings. A planned expansions includes a community room suitable for some small meetings, but not
adequate for a performing art venue.
There are two primary outdoor facilities which support summer concerts and events:
Outdoor Venues: Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front Street and Community Park Bandshell, 955 Bella
Vista Drive: These two popular outdoor venues are heavily used during summer months. However,
both facilities have limited year-round use due to weather and noise considerations. Neither has
installed seating.
Past Arts Facility Feasibility Study
In 2002, East Boulder County Arts Alive, a non-profit advocacy group hired a consulting team to the
study the feasibility of new arts facilities within the eastern region.
Since the time of this study , Boulder County has seen tremendous growth in the arts, as evidenced by
increased arts funding and construction/expansion of performing arts facilities:
Boulder:
Expansion of the Dairy Arts Center
Broomfield:
Broomfield Auditorium
Longmont:
Longmont Museum Stewart Auditorium
Lafayette:
The Arts Hub
An updated feasibility study would be needed to determine the potential of a new or updated facility in
Louisville that takes into account the newly developed and expanded facilities in neighboring
communities.
Public Art
Public art ranked as a high priority in both the CAMP Survey and all public meetings with 89% of
respondents affirming they would like to see more artwork installed in the public right-of-way.
Respondents specifically mentioned interest in public art throughout the City, citing gateway areas such
as McCaslin Boulevard, County Road 42 and South Boulder Road, as well as the Arboretum. 82%
indicated an interest public art in the form of Murals, Reliefs, Mosaics and sculpture. Respondents to
community surveys expressed a desire for transparency and public input in selecting and acquiring
public art that speaks to the Louisville community.
Respondents noted a low visibility of public artwork in Louisville as compared to other neighboring
communities including Boulder, Lafayette and Broomfield. Respondents were most familiar with the
Louisville sculptures on Main Street and Front Street and less familiar with the sculpture in Community
Park. The City also currently has public artwork on display at the Library and a small collection of
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purchased and donated artwork is under the care of the Louisville Cultural Council.
A desire was expressed to create a formalized public art program or a policy. This notion is supported by
Louisville’s Downtown Framework Plan (adopted March 2, 1999) and the City’s Comprehensive Plan
(2013), both of which refer to the use of the arts as means of creating unique expression and engaging
the public in civic dialogue. A public art policy proposal was created in 2013 by Loveland-based
consultant John Kinkade, but has not been adopted by the City [Appendix 6].
Louisville also encourages the placement of private artwork in public settings as a compliment to
officially City-owned public art. In 2016, the Louisville Art District worked to install two such pieces:
murals located in the alleyway between Main Street and Front Streets. This successful collaboration was
seen by public as a model for expanding public/private collaboration in the arts in Louisville.
Marketing
Respondents to community surveys cited lack information about events as the main issue preventing
them for attending events in Louisville. Artists and arts organizations also consistently noted issues with
marketing events both with regards to available marketing options and the cost of those activities.
Currently, there is not a single, comprehensive source of arts information for Louisville. Organizations
promote their programs independently most utilizing posters, press releases, website postings and
social media. Marketing is primarily focused within Louisville; however a more regional approach may
be warranted as organizations seek to expand their audience reach.
Print press coverage offers intense competition as the Colorado Hometown Weekly has limited space
and submissions to The Daily Camera compete with all of Boulder County. Paid advertising is used but is
prohibitively expensive for many organizations. The City of Louisville website is updated with local
marketing materials and limited space is available in the quarterly community newsletter.
The growth of social media poses new opportunities, but local artists and organizations have an
expressed a desire for more education in how to best utilize this new media.
Professional Development
Louisville does not currently support a high percentage of full-time artists or organizations with paid
staff. 76% of Artist Survey respondents were part-time artists making less than 20% of their income
through art sales. Arts organizations were overwhelmingly volunteer-driven, pouring all earned income
into their events and activities.
Despite operating on small budgets, artists and organizations expressed concern about the inability for
earned income to keep up with the rising financial demands on artists and arts organizations. Marketing
and facility fees were noted as top contributors to the rising costs. Also noted was the high number of
creative organizations in Boulder County competing for limited SCFD grant funding.
Professional development is needed to help local artists continue to live and create art in Louisville and
to enable arts organizations to thrive artistically and financially. In order to keep up with costs,
additional training and professional development is needed for local artists and arts and cultural
organizations in areas including: marketing and outreach, grant writing and business planning. Visual
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artists expressed a desire for increased methods to grow the skills of their craft, increased access to
venues for art instruction, and access to venues in which to display and sell art.
Special Events
Louisville is known for a wide range of successful special events, ranging from national musical acts and
cultural events honoring Louisville’s history to highly competitive athletic events, all of which add to the
small town character for which Louisville is known.
Public response to these events has been overwhelmingly positive, Street Faire, Friday Night Art Walks,
Fourth of July Celebration and Labor Day Parade were rated as very important to the quality of life in
Louisville by over 60% of respondents. Public meeting attendees expressed a continue desire to
continue these special events.
Education and Outreach
Arts education and community outreach is an essential component to serving all Louisville residents and
ensuring that an appreciation of the arts is available to all ages. Currently, arts classes are offered by
BVSD and by a number of independent artists and arts organizations. The primary non-school facilities
for arts instruction include: Louisville Art Association, The Art Underground, Louisville Recreation Center
and Louisville Public Library. In addition, music, theatre and dance instruction is available through many
different organizations including Dana V. Music, AfterBeat Drum School, Danse Etoile, Mountain
Contemporary Dance Arts, and CenterStage Theatre.
Public meeting attendees discussed opportunities to expand the reach of arts education programs.
Suggestions included exploring artist-in-resident opportunities and working more closely with BVSD to
develop partnerships between schools and arts in the community.
The Plan
This Cultural Arts Master Plan has been developed to guide the City of Louisville a clear vision and
roadmap for the role of arts and culture in the community. It includes a vision statement describing the
role of arts and culture in the Louisville community as well as specific goals, strategies and action items
to guide the City and its partners in implementing the Cultural Arts Master Plan.
Vision:
The City of Louisville promotes the public and private advancement of the arts
and culture. We integrate the arts, culture and humanities with community
design, economic development, education and other development initiatives to
strengthen the quality of life and small town character of Louisville.
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Strategies and Action Items
Goal 1: Expand visual arts, performing arts, cultural history, natural history and natural
sciences
1. Achieve the appropriate mix of cultural facilities to meet the needs of Louisville for the next
15 years.
a. Optimize use of existing spaces.
i. Create a system for increased access to the Louisville Center for the Arts for
community arts organizations
ii. Evaluate City-owned and private facilities to determine possible partnership for
use of existing inventory within the community.
1. Look for opportunities to activate vacant and underutilized space with
arts and cultural activities.
2. Support programming in non-traditional venues such as community
centers, parks, and other public spaces.
3. Establish locations for small-scale arts uses, such as creative businesses,
artists’ studios, small performing and exhibition spaces, and other
cultural uses.
b. Explore the feasibility of a new arts space for public performances, rehearsals, classes
and studios.
i. Conduct a facility feasibility study for performing arts venue(s) to identify and
recommend appropriate space to support the needs of creatives and arts and
cultural organizations.
ii. Pending favorable results for a facility feasibility study, conduct a statistically
valid survey for community support and research finance options.
2. Incorporate cultural history, natural history and natural sciences into Louisville’s overall
cultural programming.
a. Advance Louisville’s cultural history through increased partnerships with and support of
the Louisville Historical Museum.
b. Advance Louisville’s opportunity to engage with natural history and natural sciences
through partnerships with Louisville Public Library, Parks and Public Landscaping
Advisory Board and Open Space Advisory Board.
c. Apply for SCFD eligibility for the Cultural Arts Department for 2019 Grant Cycle.
i. Utilize increased funding to advance arts and cultural arts and cultural events in
Louisville.
Goal 2: Provide diverse and engaging cultural activities in the City
1. Expand public art in new and existing public spaces.
a. Establish a formal public art program.
i. Research best practices for Public Art policies (acquisition, display, deaccession,
maintenance, preservation, right of way, etc.).
ii. Designate a City Board/commission to oversee the public art program.
iii. Research and propose a dedicated funding stream to support public art.
b. Review inventory of city-owned public artwork.
i. Identify opportunity for increased diversity in theme, medium and appeal of
new public art pieces.
ii. Acquire/commission public artwork that expresses community character.
2. Ensure a stimulating mix of diverse arts and cultural programming in the City of Louisville.
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a. Collaborate with communities in Boulder County and throughout the region to find
economical ways to bring diverse programming to Louisville.
i. Expand partnerships and collaborations to help leverage financial resources
including: City departments, City boards and commissions, artists, arts
organizations, businesses, Boulder Valley School District.
b. Provide funding for a variety of cultural projects.
i. Continue funding of the Louisville Cultural Council’s Art Grant Program.
Goal 3: Foster Louisville’s creative industries
1. Create a community where creative industries locate, grow and thrive.
a. Learn about the current impact of Louisville’s creative industries.
i. Participate in an Americans for the Arts Economic Impact Study [Appendix 7] in
order to gather detailed community statistics about the impact of creative
industries on the region.
b. Support creative industries through economic development initiatives and City policies.
i. Develop policies and ordinances that enable the creation of affordable artist
live/work and studio spaces.
ii. Create zoning policies that support arts, culture and special events and adjust
previous policies as needed.
iii. Using the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Louisville Downtown Framework
Plan as a guide, allow and encourage public art placements, “art happenings”
and other creative and cultural activities.
2. Create opportunities to retain and increase the concentration of successful and sustainable
arts and cultural organizations and individual artists in Louisville.
a. Assist artists and arts organizations with professional development.
i. Create/promote opportunities for professional development on topics
including:
1. Audience development, including email marketing, direct marketing,
and social media.
2. Fundraising including individual fundraising, corporate sponsorships and
grant writing.
3. Volunteer management.
4. Business development including business plans, incorporation and
501c3 applications.
ii. Facilitate quarterly networking meetings to encourage collaborations and
information sharing amongst artists, arts-oriented businesses and arts
organizations.
iii. Research funding strategies for arts and cultural activities including seed money,
grants, donations and sponsorships.
Goal 4: Strengthen the quality of life and small town character of Louisville
1. Support community special events hosted by public and private organizations.
a. Continue to support large annual events including Street Faire, July 4th, Touch-a-Truck
and the Labor Day Parade and Fall Festival.
b. Evaluate events and make adjustments as appropriate based upon event goals,
operations and community impact.
c. Identify appropriate operational support levels for non-City sponsored large-scale
community events.
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2. Advance opportunities to promote arts education and outreach within the community.
a. Recognize and support arts education programs within the BVSD School district.
i. Research feasibility of a collaborative artist-in-resident program with public
education and arts instruction as primary goals.
ii. Support investment in activities that ensure the long-term success of arts
education including:
1. Arts facilities at schools and in the community.
2. Ongoing collaborations between schools and arts groups.
3. Teacher trainings and resources.
b. Identify and mitigate barriers to accessibility and inclusivity of all residents to arts and
cultural programs.
i. Develop cultural programs and classes for all audiences.
ii. Give special focus to underserved populations who otherwise would not have
access to these opportunities.
Goal 5: Enhance Louisville’s Identity as a vibrant cultural destination
1. Expand local and regional awareness of cultural assets and participation in arts and culture.
a. Explore the benefits of creating a designated cultural district.
i. Consider potential for new grants, especially through Colorado Creative
Industries.
b. Promote leadership participation within regional and state arts agencies.
i. Utilize participation to form strong regional partnerships, expand programming
options, and participate in arts advocacy.
2. Increase visibility of Louisville’s arts and cultural events to build a strong community arts
reputation.
a. Facilitate the creation of a community calendar of arts and special event activities,
accessible to individual artists and arts organizations.
b. Develop and support collaborative advertising efforts among community arts
organizations to reach all segments of the population and consolidate resources.
c. Create an online public resource guide listing local artists, arts-oriented businesses and
cultural resources.
A timeline of action items is provided [Appendix 8] to guide the implementation of the Cultural Arts
Master plan.
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Acknowledgements
LOUISVILLE CULTURAL COUNCIL (20142016)
Lawrence Anderson
Gina Barton
Darin Brown
Sue Anthony Crowder
Debbie Davies
Paul Ewing
Susan Honstein
Angie Layton
Liz Rowland
Denice Spencer
Steve Spencer
Jennifer Strand
Mark Oberholzer
Tammy Pelnik
Blake Welch
Shari Wohl
STEERING COMMITTEE
Shelley Angell
Jen Blanchard
Nicole Charron
Jane Evans
Lynn Fleming
Sarah Giammarie
Ileane Olson
Emilie Parker
City Staff
Suzanne Janssen
Katie Zoss
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDEES
Linda Armantrout
Jeanie Balch
Lynn Berggren
Pat Carbone
Debbie Davies
Jeff Davies
Dawn DeAno
Justin Deister
Mike Dickson
Ellie Dickson
AM Dirks
Lynn Fleming
Marianne Gibbs
Elizabeth Goodrich
Jennifer Hirshhorn
Vicki Ireland
Cynthia Jaffe
Lisa Kean
Priscilla Lacy
Joan Langford
Dona Laurita
Barbara LeBlanc
Guy Lopez
Jerry Mills
Wendy Mills
Emily Norman
Joan Muller
Marty Nash
Jim Post
Eric Roth
Jennifer Rudkin
Rodney Sauer (2)
Paula Slick
Vickey Swanson
Robert Tully
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Appendices
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2013 Louisville Comprehensive Plan: Principle CS-5 Civic Events and CS-6 Arts and Culture
History of the Louisville Cultural Council
Colorado Creative Industries Profile
2015 Community Survey Data
2015 Artist Survey Data
2014 Public Art Proposal
2010 Americans for the Arts Economic Impact Study Results: City of Boulder
Action Items Chart
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